ZIP 23608 (Newport News, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23608: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newport News city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Newport News city compares with Virginia
Newport News city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newport News city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newport News city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Newport News city has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Newport News city: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newport News city. They injured 426 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23608 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-686 (1) and SR-238 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23608 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Newport News city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 13 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newport News city) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 64 West | 69 |
| Interstate 64 East | 68 |
| Jefferson Ave | 67 |
| I-64 | 40 |
| Warwick Blvd | 38 |
| Interstate 664 South | 34 |
| I-64 West | 29 |
| Interstate 664 North | 27 |
ZIP 23608 at a glance
| Population | 43,641 |
| Density | 1,568 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,126 |
| Median home value | $265,079 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newport News city since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 52 | +112% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 76 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +8% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23608
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23608?
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newport News city (426 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23608?
I-64 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23608 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23608?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Newport News city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23608?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Newport News city since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23608 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Newport News city has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23608?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.